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Greater Manchester Youth Federation (“GMYF”) is looking for 5 Part Time Youth Workers who will work with young people at their Partington Youth and Community Centre and Charlestown Youth Centre in Manchester.
About GMYF
GMYF is a long-established charity that works with young people across Greater Manchester, to support their aspirations and create opportunities. Our mission is to deliver a year-round programme of recreational and educational opportunities to young people, volunteers and leaders within our stand-alone centres and to provide support to affiliated clubs.
GMYF opened our first Youth Centre in Partington in September 2022 and are in the process of opening a new Youth Centre in Charlestown. These Centres provide support for young people with a wide range of activities and make a real difference to the lives of many young people. We also have various current/former playing field sites in the Greater Manchester area and jointly own an Outward Activities Centre in Cumbria – Ormside Mill. We have 27 affiliated clubs who undertake a variety of different activities for young people. GMYF has great ambition to continue to do more for young people, with its own assets and various potential funding opportunities.
Now is a fantastic time to get involved with us and support our work!
To find out more about us, please visit Greater Manchester Youth Federation website.
The Roles
The role of the Youth Worker is to be young person centred and to provide a nurturing, safe and supporting environment for the young people, building and maintaining positive relationships with them. You will be based at either Charlestown or Partington Youth and Community Centre working with 9-16 year olds. You will support the Youth Activities Lead in planning and delivering a full programme of activities including Centre-based activities and outdoor trips, as well as supporting our outdoor adventure team with outdoor activities and residentials.
Key areas of focus for the Youth Worker will be:
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Support the young people: always take a young person-centred approach to all activities. Maintain the ethos of the organisation by providing a nurturing, safe and supporting environment. Build and maintain positive relationships with the young people, recognising their different needs and starting points. Have strong commitment to the values of acceptance and respect within youth and community work. Be a positive role model for the young people. Encourage the young people to take an active role in social action projects youth voice and young leader activities.
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Assist the Youth Activities Lead: work together with the team in planning and delivery of full programme of activities, including evening youth club sessions. Assist in the development and introduction of additional activities eg twilight sessions, drop ins, youth voice, targeted group work, mentoring. Identify the formal and informal educational, social, cultural and recreational needs of the young people and plan a programme of positive interventions and innovations which enhances the knowledge, awareness and personal development of the young people. Articulate and record young people’s progression in sessional and project recording documentation and provide information for management and funding reporting. ·
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Residentials: Attend weekend residentials and events at the GMYF’s outdoor pursuits centre and encourage the young people to get involved. Support and assist with the planning and delivery of off-site trips/activities and residentials at various locations.
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Safeguarding: comply with all policies and procedures, with reference to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety, and equality and diversity. Be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of youth club members is promoted and safeguarded. Report any child protection concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Participate in Safeguarding training.
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Represent Greater Manchester Youth Federation: Ensure conduct is professional and represents Greater Manchester Youth Federation in a positive manner both to internal and external visitors, working with a wide range of both local partners and community organisations.
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Continued Personal Development: Commit to your own training and development, accessing available training including youth work specific courses e.g. National Youth Agency courses. Funding and support is available from GMYF to assist your continued development.
About You
We are looking for candidates who believe in GMYF’s mission and are experienced in working with young people. You should be able to build positive relationships with young people, always taking a young person centred approach. You will have some experience planning and delivering activities, and bring creative and innovative ideas about activities you could run for the young people. You should have strong teamwork and organisational skills, understanding of safeguarding, and willingness to undertake further training.
Salary & Benefits
£22,369-27,852 FTE depending on experience. NJC Grade 4-5
Hours: Part-time roles 17.5 hours per week – needs to be flexible, includes evenings and occasional residentials. Flexible working hours will be considered depending on successful candidates.
Location: Partington Youth and Community Centre, Moss Lane, Partington, Manchester M31 4FA or Charlestown Youth and Community Centre, Southdown Crescent, Charlestown, M9 7DQ
Other Requirements
The post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you would be suitable for the role, we would love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.
To Apply
For more information on these roles and if you are interested in applying for the role, please click on the link below. This will take you to our external HR Consultant, Ashfield HR vacancy page where you can apply with one document comprising your cover letter and CV.
The closing date for applications is 12noon, Monday 15th July 24
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of Role:
The ICT Officer will provide the first line technical support and ensures smooth ICT operations across the organisation. The role encompasses troubleshooting hardware/software and network issues, whilst managing devices via Microsoft Intune and maintaining Office 365 applications. Additionally, the ICT Officer is responsible for setting up and maintaining meeting room equipment, managing IT assets and ensuring security compliance. This hands-on position requires regular presence in the office to support the organisation’s ICT needs.
About the Role:
- Provide first-line technical support to end-users.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and networking issues
- Respond to and resolve staff queries in a timely manner
- Ensure devices are up to dates, particularly with security patches and updates in the security centre.
- Assist in settings up and configuring PCs, monitors and other hardware.
- Manage office 365 applications and the admin centre.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to Bachelor’s degree level.
- Proven experience in a similar help desk or IT support role.
- Proficiency in managing devices using Microsoft Intune.
- Strong knowledge of Office 365 applications and the admin centre.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
- Good team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.
Why you should Apply:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, enjoys problem-solving, and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact and growth. As an ICT Officer at Muslim Aid, you will ensure the smooth operation of our ICT systems and support our mission to make a positive impact. Provide first-line technical support, help overcome IT challenges, and achieve our strategic priorities. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference through your expertise in ICT.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
For application, please click on the link below:
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To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
About Reprieve
Reprieve is a human rights NGO founded in 1999 which uses strategic interventions (using the law, policy work and public advocacy) to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.
Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society, as it is in their cases that human rights are most swiftly jettisoned and the rule of law is cast aside. We seek to promote and protect the rights of those facing the death penalty around the world, and those who are the victims of extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”, with a focus on arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial executions.
The Interim Deputy Executive Director will join the brilliant senior leadership team at Reprieve to help build and lead the work of the organization.
About this role
The Interim Deputy Executive Director will join the brilliant senior leadership team at Reprieve to help build and lead the work of the organization, in particular working closely with one of our Joint Executive Directors while the other is on parental leave.
Reprieve is a human rights NGO founded in 1999 which uses strategic interventions (using the law, policy work and public advocacy) to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.
The Interim Deputy Executive Director’s responsibilities will include managing senior staff at Reprieve, including the Directors of Casework, Advocacy and Policy, and working with the Joint Executive Director to oversee Reprieve’s Fundraising and Finances, its Governance and Board relationships, and its HR and Operations functions.
The ideal candidate will ideally have experience of leadership of a small to medium size human rights or similar charity, preferably with some international operations. They will have exceptionally strong management and people management skills, excellent judgment, proven ability to lead teams to achieve impact in their work, and an understanding of charity governance and finance issues.
Contract, location and salary
This is an interim, 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 2 days per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home.
The salary is £80,000 per annum plus up to 5% employee matched pension contribution.
Full details and how to apply
Please see the JD and person specification for full details. Candidates should submit the application attached and on our website as a word document by 23:59 BST on 04 August, 2024. We anticipate holding first round, online interviews on 14, 15 and 16 August and second round, in-person interviews during week commencing 19 August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Deputy Recruitment Manager
Salary: £43,314 per annum (increasing to £48,126 in 18 months) + £750 Homeworking Allowance
Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role
Location: Homebased - Wales - travel required for recruitment activity across Wales and the Bristol areas.
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Recruitment Service as a Deputy Recruitment Manager. This role is responsible for the successful recruitment of new TACT foster carers, proactively building excellent relationships with potential fostering applicants & guiding them through the assessment & approval process.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
Overall Duties of the Deputy Recruitment Manager will include:
- Overseeing the assessment process providing supervision and support to Independent Assessors and internal assessing Social Worker.
- Managing and providing quality assurance for all Form F assessments through to approval.
- Working closely with Area Teams to identify training opportunities for applicants in assessment
- Attend and provide up to date information to area team meetings.
- Providing an ongoing customer focused relationship with applicants
We are looking for candidates with:
- BA or Master’s in Social Work or Dip SW, CSS or CQSW qualification
- Current Registration with the relevant professional body
- Experience of working in Children's Services
- A Management qualification (or the willingness to undertake one)
- Experience of working flexibly as part of team
- A passion for ensuring children receive the highest quality care from their foster family
- Experience of delivering training to potential foster families and supporting them in their journey
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
Whilst being homebased, the Deputy Recruitment Manager will be required to travel for recruitment activity across Wales and the Bristol areas. There is also a requirement to be able to travel to team meetings, wellbeing days, TACT away days and other in person events across the UK as and when required. Due to the location of the recruitment activity, candidates located in Wales (ideally south East Wales - Cardiff and Newport) would be preferred.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024
- Interview Dates: Tuesday 6th August 2024 (via Microsoft Teams) & Monday 12th August 2024 (second stage - in person - Bristol)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
Teitl y Swydd: Dirprwy Reolwr Recriwtio
Cyflog: £43,314 y flwyddyn (yn cynyddu i £48,126 mewn 18 mis) a £750 Lwfans Gweithio Gartref
Oriau a Chontract: 35 awr yr wythnos - Swydd Barhaol
Lleoliad: Gweithio gartref - Cymru – bydd angen teithio ar gyfer gweithgareddau recriwtio ledled Cymru ac yn ardal Bryste.
Fel sefydliad ‘nid-er-elw’, mae TACT yn rhoi anghenion ein plant a’n gofalwyr yn gyntaf ac yn ceisio penodi unigolion sydd yr un mor frwd dros faethu â ni. Rydym yn sefydliad gweithio gartref, ac rydym yn ymfalchïo yn ein cyfleoedd gweithio hyblyg, sydd ar gael o’r diwrnod cyntaf, rhaglen llesiant helaeth a’n pecyn buddion, i gyd wedi’u curadu i feithrin cydbwysedd iach rhwng bywyd a gwaith i’n holl weithwyr er mwyn iddyn nhw allu rhoi gwasanaeth rhagorol i’n gofalwyr a’r bobl ifanc a’r plant rydym yn gofalu amdanyn nhw.
Fel elusen gofal maeth, mae TACT yn buddsoddi’r holl incwm sydd dros ben mewn gwasanaethau, staff, gofalwyr a datblygiad plant. Mae hyn yn golygu ein bod wedi gallu buddsoddi mewn prosiectau unigryw fel TACT Connect, ein cynllun unigryw ac arloesol ar gyfer pobl ifanc ac oedolion ifanc sydd â phrofiad o ofal, yn ogystal â’n Gwasanaeth Addysg sy’n ehangu (TACT Education Service), a’n Gwasanaeth Iechyd newydd. Mae ein holl weithgareddau’n seiliedig ar ein hymrwymiad i fod yn sefydliad sy’n deall trawma yn llawn, yn unol â’n hethos a’n gwerthoedd allweddol.
Cyrhaeddodd TACT safle rhif 16 mewn arolwg o’r cwmnïau gorau i weithio iddynt yn y DU yn 2023. Roedd 91% o’r gweithwyr yn cydnabod bod gan y sefydliad werthoedd ac egwyddorion cryf ac roedd 94% yn dweud eu bod yn falch o weithio i’r sefydliad hwn.
Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â’r Gwasanaeth Recriwtio fel Dirprwy Reolwr Recriwtio. Mae’r swydd hon yn gyfrifol am recriwtio gofalwyr maeth TACT newydd yn llwyddiannus, gan fynd ati’n rhagweithiol i feithrin perthnasoedd rhagorol â darpar ymgeiswyr maethu a’u tywys drwy’r broses asesu a chymeradwyo.
Ymgeisiwch nawr os ydych chi eisiau cael eich gwerthfawrogi fel gweithiwr proffesiynol, cael eich gwerthfawrogi yn y gwaith a chyfrannu at ganlyniadau gwell i’r plant a’r bobl ifanc sy’n gysylltiedig â TACT.
Bydd Dyletswyddau Cyffredinol y Dirprwy Reolwr Recriwtio yn cynnwys:
- Goruchwylio’r broses asesu, gan ddarparu goruchwyliaeth a chefnogaeth i Aseswyr Annibynnol a Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol asesu mewnol.
- Rheoli a darparu sicrwydd ansawdd ar gyfer holl asesiadau Ffurflen F hyd at eu cymeradwyo.
- Gweithio’n agos gyda’r Timau Ardal i ganfod cyfleoedd hyfforddi ar gyfer ymgeiswyr ym maes asesu.
- Mynychu a darparu’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i gyfarfodydd timau ardal.
- Darparu perthynas barhaus sy’n canolbwyntio ar y cwsmer gydag ymgeiswyr.
Rydym yn chwilio am ymgeiswyr sydd:
- Yn meddu ar BA neu Radd Meistr mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol neu gymhwyster DipSW, CSS neu GCPSW.
- Wedi cofrestru gyda chorff proffesiynol perthnasol ar hyn y bryd.
- Â phrofiad o weithio ym maes Gwasanaethau Plant.
- Yn meddu ar gymhwyster rheoli (neu barodrwydd i ymgymryd ag un).
- Â phrofiad o weithio’n hyblyg fel aelod o dîm.
- Yn frwdfrydig dros sicrhau bod plant yn cael gofal o’r ansawdd uchaf gan eu teulu maeth.
- Â phrofiad o ddarparu hyfforddiant i deuluoedd maeth posibl a’u cefnogi ar eu taith.
Mae TACT yn cynnig pecyn buddion gwych i weithwyr, gan gynnwys:
- 31 diwrnod o wyliau â thâl, yn ogystal ag 8 gŵyl banc blynyddol.
- Trefniadau gweithio hyblyg (gan gynnwys oriau cywasgedig, hyblygrwydd o ran oriau craidd, polisi diwrnodau gwirfoddoli).
- Polisïau ystyriol o deuluoedd.
- ‘Bwndel’ gweithio gartref, gan gynnwys lwfans blynyddol, offer TG a benthyciad ar gyfer sefydlu swyddfa gartref.
- Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr Help@Hand (gan gynnwys cwnsela Therapi Gwybyddol Ymddygiadol, apwyntiadau 24/7 o bell â Meddygon Teulu, ffisiotherapi, cymorth iechyd meddwl ac ail farn ar ddiagnosis difrifol).
- Awr yr wythnos o weithgareddau byw dan arweiniad arbenigwyr drwy’r Rhaglen Flynyddol ar Lesiant Staff.
- Polisi Menopos ac Apwyntiadau Clinigydd Menopos am ddim.
- Cynllun Pensiwn Rhanddeiliaid (aberthu cyflog).
- Cyfleoedd dysgu a datblygu gwych ar gyfer pob swydd.
Er yn gweithio gartref, bydd gofyn i’r Dirprwy Reolwr Recriwtio deithio ar gyfer gweithgareddau recriwtio ledled Cymru ac yn ardal Bryste. Mae gofyniad hefyd i allu teithio i gyfarfodydd tîm, diwrnodau lles, diwrnodau cwrdd i ffwrdd TACT a digwyddiadau wyneb yn wyneb eraill ledled y DU yn ôl yr angen. Oherwydd lleoliad y gweithgareddau recriwtio, byddai ymgeiswyr sy’n byw yng Nghymru (de-ddwyrain Cymru yn ddelfrydol – Caerdydd a Chasnewydd) yn cael eu ffafrio.
Mae angen archwiliad manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) ar gyfer y rôl hon, a bydd yn cael ei brosesu gan TACT ar eich rhan.
Dyddiad Cau: Dydd Sul 28 Gorffennaf 2024
- Dyddiadau’r Cyfweliadau: Dydd Mawrth 6 Awst 2024 (Microsoft Teams) a dydd Llun 12 Awst 2024 (ail gam - wyneb yn wyneb - Bryste)
Mae diogelu yn fusnes i bawb ac mae TACT yn credu mai dim ond y bobl sydd â’r sgiliau a’r gwerthoedd iawn ddylai weithio ym maes gwaith cymdeithasol. Fel rhan o ymrwymiad TACT i ddiogelu, rydym yn archwilio sgiliau, profiad, cymwysterau a gwerthoedd darpar staff mewn perthynas â’n gwaith gyda phlant ifanc agored i niwed. Rydym yn defnyddio dulliau recriwtio trwyadl a chyson i helpu i ddiogelu pobl ifanc TACT. Disgwylir i’n holl staff weithio yn unol â pholisïau diogelu TACT.
Rydym yn cadw’r hawl i gau hysbyseb swydd yn gynharach na’r hyn a hysbysebwyd os yw nifer y ceisiadau’n ormodol, felly fe’ch cynghorir i wneud cais cyn gynted ag y bo modd.
Nid yw TACT yn derbyn dogfennau CV digymell gan asiantaethau recriwtio allanol nac yn derbyn y ffioedd sy’n gysylltiedig â nhw.
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for 8 months, starting September 2024
Location: Flexible with some paid travel to London (if based outside of London)
A little bit about the role
We seek a graduate with excellent communication skills for our Recruitment team. You must be able to manage data, multitask, and adapt to dynamic environments. Enhance Frontline’s social worker training selection process with autonomy and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The Recruitment team is responsible for sourcing, selecting and hiring for 500 places for Approach Social Work (previously known as the Frontline programme) in local authorities across England.
We think the internship at Frontline is unlike other internships. You’ll be given plenty of opportunity to develop key skills for your future career, while also holding a core role within the team. You will be joining us at our busiest time and so will have day to day coordinator responsibilities throughout the year. This makes it a great first step into your career as you’ll have real practical examples to take forward. You will work with the Selection Manager and Selection Officers to ensure the delivery of a highly effective and efficient recruitment process and to ensure the candidate experience is positive throughout.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Facilitate at Approach Social Work assessment centres, supporting assessors and sharing responsibility for ensuring days run smoothly and consistently
- Manage the logistics involved in planning and delivering over 40 assessment centre days (e.g. responding to candidate queries, monitoring candidate sign up, scheduling assessors)
- Act as first point of contact for candidates experiencing technical difficulties with IT systems used as part of selection process.
A little bit about you
The role would suit a recent graduate with experience in event planning, logistics coordination, or customer service. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and excels at managing multiple tasks and priorities. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who can support candidates through the selection process, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure smooth operations at assessment centers.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Job title: Crisis Recovery Worker
Post no: 605
Working base: Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Hours: 12.25 hours per week
Working pattern: 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday) 17:00 - 23:00
Contract: Fixed term for 9 months
Salary: £24,088 per annum FTE (£7,975.08 per annum Actual)
Could you support individuals to deescalate crisis and improve mental health and wellbeing, through focussed 1:1s and structured crisis interventions?
About our Crisis Cafés
Our Crisis Cafes offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental environment outside of normal working hours for those who feel in mental distress or crisis.
About the Role
The role will involve assessing needs and offering one to one support to service users to enable them to begin the process of improving their mental health and wellbeing and to providing clarity on services and pathways available in the area. The role will be part of a larger Crisis Café team made up of Crisis Recovery Workers, Crisis Peer Support Workers, Team Leaders and volunteers.
Service Delivery
- Deliver crisis focussed 1:1s and ensure outcomes which supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Biggleswade & Central Bedfordshire, in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed crisis service and requirements as well as contract requirements.
- Assessing need and suitability for the service in line with the access to services process, and undertaking 1:1s.
- Contribute to maintaining an effective volunteer workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (workload planning and support).
- Carry out Cash Handling, Health and Safety and Data Collection responsibilities as directed by the Team Leader in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures, requirements and guidance.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Wednesday 17th July 2024
Interview Date: Friday 26th July 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
About On Purpose
We develop leaders who will help transform our economy – putting purpose before profit to create a system that is equitable and regenerative. Working here puts you at the heart of an inspirational mix of people and organisations working to create positive change. You will create impact by shaping leaders who will have a transformative effect on the economy, and expose you to significant learning and development opportunities for yourself.
Our Associate Programme will celebrate its fifteenth year in 2025. Running twice a year, the year-long programme works with a select group of high-potential career changers from a range of professional backgrounds, matching them to work with purpose-led organisations, and supporting them through inspiring learning and development.
On Purpose operates as a social enterprise. We are a member of Social Enterprise UK, a founding UK B Corp, and a London Living Wage employer. We are based in London, near London Bridge. We also have offices in Paris and Berlin.
Our values are that we:
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Choose optimism - we believe in a better future and that everyone has a part to play in making it happen
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Learn together - magic happens when we welcome diversity and learn together
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Step up - we take action in the interest of the whole
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Engage our head and heart - we are proud to be strong problem solvers, we are more proud to be a caring community
Act with integrity - we walk our talk and live up to our responsibilities
Scope of role
The Head of Programme & Organisational Development is also one of two Co-Leads of On Purpose London. As such, they are jointly responsible for the London Associate Programme in partnership with the Co-Lead of On Purpose London who focuses on Business Development & Community. We find this co-leadership model offers a useful balance of mutual support and challenge, role-modelling how we believe leadership should operate.
You would be part of our cross-organisational leadership team of six city leads and the CEO. This group is a source of valuable peer support and a forum in which to collaborate, coordinate and learn together, through which you will contribute to strategy and organisational development and lead and support specific cross-city improvement initiatives.
Whilst this role focuses on the On Purpose London programme delivery and organisational development, it is a collaborative role with shared responsibility for all of the London team and operations.
This role has the following primary responsibilities, which can be reviewed and shaped around the strengths of the successful candidate:
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Motivate and empower the London team and foster a healthy team culture - Set vision and strategy for On Purpose London alongside the co-lead and in collaboration with the International CEO and other Cities. Work together to shape a strong team culture which supports self development, collaboration, appreciation and trust. Work with the international team, the co-leads of other Cities and the board to share and develop best practice and the organisation’s direction.
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Ensure the health and sustainability of an impactful London Associate Programme - Work together with other City Leads and the international team to monitor, measure and improve the programme’s financial sustainability and impact, with a focus on overseeing London’s finances.
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Improve ways of working to enable the team to embrace change and innovation - Develop and implement processes, practices, systems, and techniques to help strengthen performance and streamline operations. Foster a team culture which values flexibility, continuous learning, and openness to new ideas.
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Support the development of Associates into impactful systems change leaders - Responsible for the overall quality of the Associate journey, envisioning and improving the Associate experience, and managing key moments including matching, induction and residential. Support Programme Delivery Manager in designing, planning and facilitating the training syllabus.
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Build engagement with our wider ecosystem of trainers, mentors & coaches - Ensure the recruitment, onboarding, matching and ongoing management of coaches and mentors throughout the year to support Associates’ growth and development.
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Lead the recruitment of high-calibre Associates from a diverse range of backgrounds - Oversee a rigorous assessment and selection process including scoring applications, training interviewers, interviewing candidates and managing the pipeline of potential candidates before and after offers.
Skills profile
This role requires the following:
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A strong sense of purpose, integrity and alignment with the On Purpose vision and values. Interested in thinking about how change happens, what purposeful leadership looks like and how significant, systemic impact can be created.
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Confident and competent training and facilitating open forms of learning within groups of up to 40 mid-career professionals
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The ability to collaborate, facilitate collaboration, and manage teams. Helping team members as well as Associates grow
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Able to think in a strategic, structured manner, with excellent prioritisation and a solutions-oriented mindset
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Skilled at building trusting relationships quickly, adapting to different styles and preferences
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Comfortable with giving and receiving feedback, and able to have difficult conversations
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Comfortable navigating change and uncertainty
We are a community that welcomes diversity in all forms, from a wide variety of professional and personal backgrounds. We encourage applications from anyone who’s passionate about purpose-led work.
Remuneration, benefits and holidays
We care about everyone we work with and have high aspirations for what we all get out of working at On Purpose. We want our time working together to be challenging and rewarding as well as fun and enjoyable.
This is a full-time position with a salary of £50,000.
Other benefits include:
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The chance to work at a genuinely purpose-first organisation, that strives to drive a fundamental shift to an economy that serves the wellbeing of all.
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A trusting, collaborative and flexible working environment
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A pension scheme with a 5% employer’s contribution plus further matched contributions up to 10%
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A £750 personalised learning budget to help you grow and develop, access to the rolling-programme of top-quality events and training we offer to our Associates and wider community
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The opportunity to volunteer with causes you care about
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Organisation-wide offsites with team members from across our London, Paris and Berlin offices
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We work flexibly, with some time in the office together and some time at home.
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Ill-health income protection insurance
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A 25 day holiday allowance, plus UK bank holidays, your birthday and the days between Christmas and New Year!
Applications
- To apply, please visit the link below where you will be asked a few questions about your suitability for the role, upload your CV, and share your contact details.
- The deadline for applications is 9am on 8th July 2024.
- If you are successful, you will be invited to a first-round interview in London on the week commencing 15th July, with the final round interviews on the week commencing 22nd July in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are part of Reach Learning Disability, a leading Nottinghamshire charity that provides day-centres, accommodation and domiciliary support for people with learning disabilities. Our expanding domiciliary care support company is CQC regulated, rated Outstanding, and currently supports 50 people in the local area in their homes, with a contingent of 75 staff. Our Newark Head Office and Training Centre is situated at the Beacon Centre, comprising modern serviced offices, including kitchen and catering facilities and free car/bicycle parking, within easy reach of the town centre and A1/A46 main roads and links directly to cycle paths. We offer a 6% contributory pension
Job Purpose:
To lead a well-organised and proactive office-based administration, operations and co-ordination team to deliver
· business financial performance management, including annual budget development/monitoring/control/reporting; accurate and timely monthly salaries data and information management; annual leave management to balance the needs of the service and the wellbeing of staff; sickness monitoring and proactive management of capacity; and accurate and timely expenses submissions to align with the finance team’s schedules
· regulated care administration, including effective and efficient staff scheduling co-ordination, and ensuring all compliance metrics are planned, co-ordinated and achieved
· planned and co-ordinated staff recruitment to meet demand, staff contract management, onboarding and supervision planning, and office/training facility and supplies management
· new client contract management, commissioning relationships, completion of tenders for new business in line with growth objectives
· information governance, including returns to CQC, compliance with IT security requirements, systems improvements to optimise service efficiencies, integrating data systems across Reach Care and within the charity where relevant
· effective communication, including external and internal, through a variety of media, including the Reach website and social media channels
· Policies and procedures that support the working environment and align with the charitable objectives
· timely delivery and presentation of reports to Senior Managers, Directors and Trustees
Reporting to the Registered Senior Care Manager who heads up the service and working alongside the Care Quality Manager, whose focus is person-centred delivery of outstanding care.
Managing a team which comprises:
Administration (Part time)
Services Co-ordination (Part time)
Scheduling and systems co-ordination (Full time)
For more detail see our website
Dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire to help each one lead a happier, healthier life in their community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The CRM Project Manager will oversee the successful implementation and enhancement of the organisation’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
This role encompasses the management of additional systems like Business Central post-CRM project delivery, and includes technical oversight, troubleshooting and integration management.
The position involves supervising an overseas developer and ensuring effective collaboration across departments to deliver projects on time and budget.
About the Role:
- Lead and manage end-to-end CRM implementation and enhancement projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
- Manage additional systems such as Business Central, ensuring seamless integration and coherence with existing processes. Accurate data entry of HR information systems to maintain data integrity.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Work closely with the IT team to ensure all systems are secure, up-to-date, and performing optimally.
- Identify and resolve technical issues related to CRM and other integrated systems efficiently.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including ICT, Fundraising, International Programmes, and Support Services, to gather requirements and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation and evaluation.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certification.
- Proven experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on CRM systems Strong ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Strong understanding of CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics).
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a CRM Project Manager and make a meaningful impact by leading the implementation and enhancement of our CRM system, ensuring it aligns with our organisational objectives. If you are passionate about utilising technology for a greater cause and aspire to work in a values-driven organisation dedicated to making a positive difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Luton Wellbeing Service Manager
Post no: 604
Working base: Luton Wellbeing Centre, LU1
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Work Pattern: 5 days per week incl 1 evening per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,500 per annum
About our Wellbeing Centres
We offer a safe, non-judgmental space to take part in group activities, chat with others over a cuppa, play a game, read a book, or just sit quietly over some mindful colouring. Our sessions are facilitated by our recovery workers who can also provide information about other services available locally and on ways to support your well-being.
About the Role
This is a varied role which involves leading the continuous development of the service to ensure that it meets the needs of the community, in line with Mind BLMK values, including promotion of the service and building strong links with other local organisations, groups, agencies and the wider community. The role also holds responsibility for referrals into the service and leading on more complex cases to assess suitability along with managing the staff, volunteer and student team delivering the service and for the health, safety and maintenance of the Luton Wellbeing Centre.
Service Delivery
- Operate a service and ensure outcomes which supports individuals to deescalate crisis and develop strategies for recovery and increased wellbeing, in line with Mind BLMKs Recovery Model and contract requirements.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the delivery of the Luton service plan and in line with local Luton stakeholder initiatives and plans.
- Work closely with the recovery and peer workers to ensure the correct access to service procedure is followed, taking responsibility for more complex referrals and ensuring everybody has a consistent and quality experience and are able to access the correct service for them in an acceptable timescale.
- Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Recovery and Peer Workers, volunteers and student placements).
- Work with the Operational Services Manager to review, design and implement changes to service delivery and working models, ensuring the service meets the needs of the local community, and identify relevant funding opportunities.
- Hold responsibility for health and safety (risk assessments, reviews, reporting, safeguarding, incidents/accidents, premises), data collection, budget & cash handling (and associated record-keeping), in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures and guidance.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5:00pm Thursday 11th July 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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We are recruiting for a Director of Operations to join a private international charitable foundation which seeks to support environmental recovery, supported by cultures and economies grounded in Earth lore, in line with their “breathe freely” ethos. As such they are committed to grants and other investments that are healing to the climate, to biodiversity, and to human cultural relations with the other-than-human. The foundation is currently based in a Hong Kong family office, with personnel in Hong Kong and the UK, as well as Cameroon, Brazil, Australia, Papua, and the US. This role is hybrid and candidate can choose to base in London or Hong Kong.
We are seeking a hands-on, seasoned, and globally-minded leader to serve as the foundation’s Director of Operations (DO) as the institution continues to evolve and develop other vehicles fit for its mission and activities.
Role
As Director of Operations, you will be a key member of the foundation’s leadership team jointly responsible for strategic planning and overall management of the institution to ensure organisational health and the fulfilment of the foundation’s mission. You will report to the Executive Director (ED).
Director of Operations Responsibilities
— The responsibilities of the Director of Operations will include, but are not limited to:
Finance
- Maintain best practice of internal and external controls and reporting according to accounting, audit and tax standards for international non-profits and foundations including segregation of duties, security and integrity of data and records, and approval protocols.
- Manage cashflow and liquidity requirements in coordination with the family office.
- With the ED, orchestrate an annual organisation-wide planning and budgeting process.
- Ensure effective expense control, tracking, reporting and forecasting.
- Oversee and upgrade as necessary accounting functions, policies, procedures, and systems (accounting, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, expense reporting)
Legal and Regulatory
- Coordinate with Grants Managers, the family office, and other professionals as appropriate, in regard to compliance, disbursements, and reporting of grants according to the standards of relevant jurisdiction(s).
- Ensure that all organisational policies, procedures and practice are compliant with applicable labour, employment, tax, immigration, and business registration laws and regulations in applicable countries or jurisdictions.
- Maintain and acquire as appropriate registrations, permits, and documentation in countries as required by foundation activities and/or employee or contractor location.
- Oversee all contracts and their compliance with appropriate regulations and laws.
People and Culture
- Ensure clarity, equity, and harmonisation of policies (HR, travel and expense), compensation and benefits for staff (employees and consultants) across geographies and tax and legal jurisdictions.
- Oversee policy and practice for personnel including recruitments, hires, orientation and on-boarding, terminations, probation, performance evaluations, human relations and conflict management.
- Foster an institutional culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration while ensuring organisational effectiveness.
Grants Management Oversight
- With the ED and Programme team, oversee the full cycle of grant making including budgeting, projections, programmatic and compliance reviews, payments, grantee reporting and evaluation of outcomes.
- Support Grants Management System (GMS) Systems Administrators as needed, in identifying, prioritizing, and specifying new features and functionality for the GMS system.
Information Technology
- Strategically manage information systems and IT platforms to support this almost 100% virtual, globally spread out, and highly mobile organisation.
- Ensure core systems are robust, available, and accessible to staff in all locations as appropriate.
Risk Management
- Ensure appropriate and adequate insurance policy acquisition and management needed across the institution and oversee ongoing policy management for adequacy of coverage, renewals, and financial considerations (includes liability, worker’s compensation, travel etc. across geographic areas).
- Oversee health and safety policy and procedures across staff locations and during travel.
- Coordinate business continuity policies and procedures.
Staff Management and Mentorship
- The Director of Operations currently has oversight responsibilities for the following functions:
- Finance & Operations Manager
- Grants Manager team
- GMS System Administrators
- Human Relations Manager and International Accountant
- Manage relationships with outsourced tax, payroll processing, and legal resources in various jurisdictions.
- Evaluate and evolve staffing structure and skills to support institutional needs and priorities.
Other duties from time to time, as needed.
Subject to prevailing travel regulations and where the final candidate is located, this position may require periodic international travel to the United Kingdom and/or to Hong Kong.
Qualifications
— The successful Director of Operations candidate will likely reflect much of the following profile:
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree and preferably relevant graduate degree (MBA, MPA or equivalent) or comparable experience.
- At least 10 years senior management experience including international operations and finance responsibilities, with an international grantmaking foundation or non-profit organisation or equivalent. Previous COO, CFO, or equivalent experience desirable.
- International living and/or working experience including in the Global South; familiarity with the complexities of operating remotely and under different jurisdictions.
- Specific experience in leading through growth, infrastructure building, and/or change.
- Cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary in understanding and perspective, and proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team of diverse roles, experiences and backgrounds.
- Experience building an inclusive intercultural environment where staff of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive.
- Extensive background in international operations, finance, grants management, and IT.
- Proven skills in systems and process design and implementation.
- Self-sufficient and comfortable working remotely.
- Hands on, with ability to operate tactically as well as think strategically.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to be flexible and re-prioritize as needs arise.
- Pleasant and effective communication skills, written and oral. (English is our working language.)
- Cross-cultural understanding and perspective, aware and appreciative of differing worldviews and the ability to communicate with and learn from the wide variety of people who comprise our grantees and staff.
Desired
- Fluency in a second language with preference for dominant languages of one of our working regions (e.g., French, Portuguese, Bahasa, Thai, Lao, Burmese).
- Knowledgeable about trends in technology, hardware, and software. Interested in taking advantage of new technologies that will help foundation staff be more productive and our work more effective.
- Willingness and ability to challenge the status quo creatively and productively
- Familiarity with investment concepts and strategy
- We have a preference for someone who can be based in Hong Kong but are happy to review any exceptional candidates.
Alongside this we will value applicants who are:
- Deeply committed to regenerative/ecological cultures and economies, preferably with experience of holistic/indigenous cosmologies.
- Humble, recognising humanity’s place amongst all living creatures on this one planet.
We pride ourselves on being diverse and inclusive.
TO APPLY FOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Please submit a cover letter of interest outlining your relevant experience and financial requirements with a resume us. Review of credentials will begin immediately. We seek to have someone in place by August 2024.
The organisation does not maintain a website but will provide more detailed information on the foundation to qualified applicants.
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We are looking for a talented leader, with a background in campaign or fundraising appeal delivery, to project manage our large scale and ambitious fundraising appeal to help beat blood cancer.
The Major Appeal Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the development of the appeal, working with colleagues across the organisation on all aspects of the planning and delivery, to ensure a strategic, joined up approach that is efficient and effective. You will play a key role in driving forward the collective momentum of the appeal.
Alongside a track record of successful campaign and/or appeal delivery, ideally in a fundraising setting, you’ll bring ambition, drive, and strong organisational skills to the role to help us be the generation to beat blood cancer.
We offer a truly agile and flexible working environment alongside other excellent benefits including 5 wellbeing days a year. If you’re looking to work in a collaborative, supportive and ambitious fundraising team then we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications for part time hours (minimum 28 hours), please state the hours you wish to work in your cover letter.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The London School of Economics Students Union is looking for a highly organised, efficient, and motivated individual to help provide high level executive and administrative support for the unions chief executive officer, officer team and senior leadership team.
You will provide high level executive support, including diary, meetings and agenda coordination, inbox management, minutes and note taking, creating briefing notes and reports, and managing actions trackers.
In addition, this role will provide administrative support for special projects for the senior leadership team.
You must have a proven track record in delivering excellent project management skills, able to work across teams and to drive projects forward.
In particular this role will support the Head of Communities and Partnership coordinate the partnership and department delivery programme of work with LSE academic departments.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised with strong, communication and relationship building skills with the ability to build professional relationships with a wide variety of individuals, internally and externally. Reliability and a can‐do, proactive attitude are necessary as well as a desire to work in a fast-paced dynamic exciting organisation.
If this sounds like you please apply!
Why apply?
Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
Benefits and Perks
In return for your passion and experience we offer:
- 25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
- Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
- Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)
- Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
- Access to LSE staff training courses
- Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
- Flexibility for work-life balance
- Interest-free travel loan
Recruitment
Our recruitment processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in three stages:
· Part 1 (Supporting statement) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.
· Part 2 (CV) outlining your career history to date.
· Part 3 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information. It helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting. Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel.
This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please send us a CV, complete a supporting statement outlining how you meet the persons specification of the role along with equality monitoring form which will be seen by our human resources team.
· The closing date for is Monday 5 August 2024 by midnight.
· Shortlisting Monday 19 August 2024.
· Interviews and assessments on Thursday 22 August 2024
Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking to recruit a Services Development Manager, to develop, scope, and manage high-quality income-generating services that meet the needs of clients and the community. This includes overseeing current and developing services such as foot health, at-home support, counselling, dementia care, and later life planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Development:
· Conduct market research to identify potential income-generating services.
· Develop business plans and operationalise new services.
· Collaborate with stakeholders in Herefordshire, Worcester, and Malvern Hills to identify service gaps and establish best practice delivery models.
· Partner with the marketing team to create strategies for promoting new services.
Service Delivery:
· Work alongside the management team to execute the organisation’s strategic plan and deliver services aligned with core objectives.
· Implement detailed planning, monitoring, evaluation tools, and KPIs for each service or project.
· Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and monitoring of income and expenditure, in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
· Lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to provide high-quality, person-centered services.
· Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to operating procedures.
Team Management:
As a member of the senior management team, you will lead and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a portfolio of high-quality, person-centred services. Your role will involve:
· Conducting team meetings, supervisions, and managing performance issues in partnership with the HR Manager.
· Fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners, and local partners.
· Developing referral pathways and enhancing the organisation’s profile.
Contract and Grant Management:
· Oversee contracts and grants, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.
· Identify risks to service delivery and take corrective actions.
· Work with the SMT and CEO to develop tenders and bids for funding
General Duties:
· Adhere to all organisational policies and procedures.
· Participate in training relevant to the role.
· Represent the organisation internally and externally.
· Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
· Work with the Finance Manager to manage service budgets effectively.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the organisation’s ethos and mission.
· Make informed decisions to address challenges and implement changes.
· Act as an ambassador for the organisation at all times.
· Perform any other duties as requested by the organisation.
Person Specification
The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your application and during the assessment process
- High standard of education to level 4 or above, or demonstrable ability to work at this level
- Educated to degree level
- A full driving license and willingness and ability to drive for work purposes
Experience
- Significant experience of designing and developing profitable income generating services
- Significant management experience including line management of a team
- Experience of creating a team
- Experience of monitoring income and expenditure and re-designing as needed
- Experience of managing multiple services with competing priorities
- Experience of working as part of a management team
- Experience of negotiating contracts and other funding streams
- Experience of developing services and projects and writing service plans
- Experience of implementation of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of performance management and reporting
- Experience of report writing and presentation
Skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate staff
- Presentation skills
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Ability to manage change and to manage changing priorities and services
- Creative thinking and meeting of client need
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage difficult situations
- Ability to analyse and present data
Knowledge
- An understanding of the current and emerging needs of older people
- Good knowledge of Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s geography
- Knowledge of the health and social care landscape
About Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site.
Canterbury Cathedral relies heavily on the varied team of committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Volunteers who contribute immensely to the Cathedral.
We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to develop strategic focus and direction for the Volunteer population (approximately 500) as well as providing a professional advisory service using best practice.
This is a new position that plays a critical role in bringing technical expertise to the volunteering cohort and transitioning the organisation to be truly volunteer centric.
We are looking for a talented individual to join our team who has the following.
Working knowledge of best practice in volunteer management.
Experience of developing and implementing a strategic volunteering plan .
Experience of transforming volunteer processes or introducing volunteer programmes for similar organisations.
Experience of successfully leading, managing and motivating teams.
Demonstrates enthusiasm whilst understanding the sensitivities of customer service.
Is confident, articulate and has strong interpersonal skills to be able to engage positively with diverse groups of volunteers and colleagues.
Champions a collaborative approach
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you have been looking for, you possess the skills and experience detailed above, then we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.